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Automakers had a mixed performance in May, with some brands experiencing growth while others saw decline. General Motors Co. reported a 1 percent decrease in sales to 221,192 vehicles, while Ford Motor Co. saw its sales remain flat compared to May 2010 at 192,102 vehicles. Toyota Motor Sales
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Toyota Motor Corp., the world's top automobile seller, is introducing a social network for its cars, dubbed "Toyota Friend", that allows users to connect with Twitter and Facebook. The service, launched through an alliance with Salesforce.com Inc., aims to provide owners of future Toyota electric
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Ford's Team RS and SVT engineering teams are putting a fleet of around 60 pre-production prototypes of the new Focus ST through a punishing regime of testing and development to fine-tune the car's driving dynamics and performance. The new Focus ST will be powered by a
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As U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood toured the construction site of Nissan's advanced lithium-ion battery plant, the company marked a significant milestone in its commitment to clean transportation. Situated in Franklin, Tennessee, the 475,000 sq.-ft. facility will be the largest in the country capable
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General Motors (GM) and DTE Energy are collaborating to install a large-scale photovoltaic (PV) solar array at the Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant in Southeast Michigan. The solar array, valued at $3 million, is expected to be completed by the end of the summer and will significantly reduce the facility's
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The auto industry is grappling with the growing importance of social media in reaching consumers and selling cars. While some executives, such as AutoNation CEO Michael Jackson, question the effectiveness of social media, others see it as an essential tool for connecting with customers. According to Subaru of America'
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Magna International, the largest auto parts supplier in North America, has seen a significant boost in profits as the auto industry recovers. At a Bloomberg Link event in Toronto, Canada, Frank Stronach, the founder of Magna, discussed the industry's future and his company's approach to success.
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Diesel cars are putting pressure on hybrids, with some models matching or even surpassing their fuel efficiency claims. According to Which?, a sporty BMW 320ed achieves 64.2 miles per gallon, while a Toyota Prius manages 61.4mpg. This means that over a year of driving 12,000 miles, a
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Peter Honegg, the CEO of Mercedes-Benz in India, has acknowledged that the company was caught off guard in the country's rapidly growing automotive market. Despite entering the market about a decade earlier than German rival BMW, Mercedes-Benz found itself ceding pole position to its competitor in 2009. However,
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As the aftershocks of the Japan earthquake and tsunami continue to impact the global automotive industry, a recent survey by TNS reveals that over 25% of U.S. consumers are hesitant to purchase brands from Japan or Korea. The survey, conducted earlier this month, found that Toyota, Honda, Mitsubishi, Nissan,
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Dr. Mircea Gradu, the engineering director for transmission and driveline as well as the head of virtual tools analysis for Chrysler Group, LLC, has been awarded the prestigious SAE/Timken-Howard Simpson Automotive Transmission and Driveline Innovation Award for 2010. This honor recognizes Dr. Gradu's outstanding contributions to the
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As part of Earth Day 2011 celebrations, Congressman John D. Dingell (MI-15) organized an auto show with representatives from the United Auto Workers and the Big 3 Automakers (Chrysler, Ford Motor Company, and General Motors) at UAW Region 1A in Taylor, Michigan. The event showcased union-made, homegrown green technology vehicles,
